So I really want an Axolotl some day, but I just learned they are illegal in the state of California, where I live . Will this law ever change? Does anyone know if there is some kind of permit I can get so I can have one? They are so cool
Yeah I was bummed out when I learned of that too. I agree they look pretty awesome.. I don't see it changing at all. The reason they are illegal here in Cali is because they can hybridize with the endangered California Tiger Salamander.
they get big...somewhere between 9 and 18 inches when fully grown. i've never had one because it was my understanding they take a LOT of specified care as far as water parameters, and honestly with 12 fish tanks (soon to be 13) the bettas, livebearers and goldfish already take up most of my time not devoted to work and baby stuff they are awesome though.
Was just reading they should be kept alone until fully grown in a tank with no nippy fish. They like to eat small fish though.. idk, baby guppies?
10g minimum though bigger is better. Cycled unheated tank should be fine according to the sites I glanced over.
Worth looking into finfin!! Maybe get in touch with a local fish/salamander enthusiast ??
I didn't even know water chillers existed. lol In my reading, it was saying they like colder water and I was like, "cool, won't need a heater"..."but what if the regular water gets to be too warm?"
Well they like it to be high 50's to mid 60's from what I read....But yeah water chillers are expensive....There's this one called an ice probe water chiller and it's the smallest one I could find and it's ~$120
You live in a cold climate though so you could keep it in your basement if you have one? Most people in cali don't have basements :/
heh, I live in a pretty cold dreary place. Axies would love it here. I'm not sure if they're actually legal but if the pet store has one (which they do and I want it) then it should be legal. And I want it.
Have no idea whether or not you actually can use that to get axolotls 'cause I have no experience with that kind of stuff, but if you can, jeez I need to fill that out ASAP. I live in Cali too and want a little 'lotl so badly. They're so cute, and I'd love to have one eventually <3
That might be for something bigger.. I mean, 3g's?!?!? wow. I wouldn't want an axolotl after paying over 3'000$ in inspections and vet fees.. my, oh my. Might be for pet alligators lol
I don't see caudates anywhere on that list!! The only thing it lists are toads! They are legal right now! Get them while the gettings good! Lol! I wish I had some that we're ready to ship!
Thankfully I live in Michigan, and my two axie juvies aren't going anywhere! :lol: I'll have to get pictures of them up soon...they're finally getting to be more adventurous and journeying out of their hides! Anyone can feel free to PM me any questions regarding axolotls. I'm rather new to the species, but I did lots of research prior to getting mine! I can also give out the name of the breeder I got mine from. He's great!
Agreed. If you look at the banned list under amphibians it lists the Genus Ambystoma which is what genus axolotls belong to. Sure they specify it to mean tiger salamanders but I would doubt that in court you would win a case to keep your axolotl since they are technically listed collectively in the ban under their specific genus.
Oh also thats old. Its from 2010. My link was straight from the government website, so it should be up to date. Too bad its the end of the year though, because thats sunject to change come january /:
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